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BLESSED HEALTHCARE FACILITY MARKETING PLAN 11
Blessed Healthcare Facility Marketing Plan
Marilyn Diaz
Healthcare Marketing – MAR3712
Professor Christos Christou
Florida National University
June 9th, 2019
Abstract
Blessed Healthcare Facility is a newly emerging healthcare center located in Miami. This is a privately-owned hospital, which is administered and managed according to the Scheme of the Management approved by the Order of the High Court. This facility a total of 120 beds with 100 in-patient beds and 20 daycare beds. The inpatient specialties care includes gynecology, general surgery, and general medication. These are just but a few services being offered by this healthcare facility. Other services being offered include the Day Surgery; Chaplaincy services; physiotherapy and pharmaceutical services; radiology and the laboratory services; dietetic services, which are involving the provision of the nutritional assessment, education, and assessing the patients based on their nutritional status; and the consultant out-patient clinics. There is also service related to the continence management, control of the infections, palliative care as and the management of pain; and the clinical nurse's specialists in common illness such as diabetes.
Blessed Healthcare Facility Marketing Plan
Analysis of the Services
With regard to the Consultant Out-Patient Clinics, the goal of this facility is to move closer to home. This is aimed at adhering to the hospital policy which recommends for closer movement to home by the children specialist of this facility to ensure that the general pediatrics outpatient services are effectively provided. This approach is aimed at reducing the non-attendance during appointments. It also ensures that services are provided to more accessible regions thus helping in the creation of new physical clinic capacity. The goal of offering such kind of services is to help in increasing the number of pediatrics who are brought to the facility for clinic services (Hazel & Kussel, 2019).
With regard to Diagnostic Radiological and Laboratory services, there are pathological tests as well as x-ray examinations. The radiology department is providing high-quality diagnostic service to both in and outpatients. There are also radiology services for the Daycare, and these services are aimed at helping to diagnose the treatment. This, therefore, implies that most of the tests are done within the facility and patients are not referred to other facilities for laboratory procedures. Appointments are also allowed for the patients who are wishing to do so.
On physiotherapy services, the hospital has a staff who is experienced in the treatment of both in and out-patients by ensuring that patients are safe to achieve the optimum potential within the shortest time possible. Physiotherapists in this facility are .
Medical Tourism vs Domestic Healthcare.pdfstarmedic
Medical tourism offers a remarkable advantage: the opportunity to access an array of healthcare services and procedures that might not be easily accessible or financially viable within one’s home nation. This is particularly pertinent when considering specialized treatments such as cosmetic surgery, fertility interventions, or advanced cancer therapies. Numerous individuals opt for medical tourism precisely for these reasons. By embarking on a journey for medical purposes, patients can reap the benefits of a vast spectrum of medical procedures and services that may not be readily available or involve extensive waiting periods in their country of origin.
Running head BLESSED HEALTHCARE FACILITY MARKETING PLAN .docxtoddr4
Running head: BLESSED HEALTHCARE FACILITY MARKETING PLAN 1
BLESSED HEALTHCARE FACILITY MARKETING PLAN 11
Blessed Healthcare Facility Marketing Plan
Marilyn Diaz
Healthcare Marketing – MAR3712
Professor Christos Christou
Florida National University
June 9th, 2019
Abstract
Blessed Healthcare Facility is a newly emerging healthcare center located in Miami. This is a privately-owned hospital, which is administered and managed according to the Scheme of the Management approved by the Order of the High Court. This facility a total of 120 beds with 100 in-patient beds and 20 daycare beds. The inpatient specialties care includes gynecology, general surgery, and general medication. These are just but a few services being offered by this healthcare facility. Other services being offered include the Day Surgery; Chaplaincy services; physiotherapy and pharmaceutical services; radiology and the laboratory services; dietetic services, which are involving the provision of the nutritional assessment, education, and assessing the patients based on their nutritional status; and the consultant out-patient clinics. There is also service related to the continence management, control of the infections, palliative care as and the management of pain; and the clinical nurse's specialists in common illness such as diabetes.
Blessed Healthcare Facility Marketing Plan
Analysis of the Services
With regard to the Consultant Out-Patient Clinics, the goal of this facility is to move closer to home. This is aimed at adhering to the hospital policy which recommends for closer movement to home by the children specialist of this facility to ensure that the general pediatrics outpatient services are effectively provided. This approach is aimed at reducing the non-attendance during appointments. It also ensures that services are provided to more accessible regions thus helping in the creation of new physical clinic capacity. The goal of offering such kind of services is to help in increasing the number of pediatrics who are brought to the facility for clinic services (Hazel & Kussel, 2019).
With regard to Diagnostic Radiological and Laboratory services, there are pathological tests as well as x-ray examinations. The radiology department is providing high-quality diagnostic service to both in and outpatients. There are also radiology services for the Daycare, and these services are aimed at helping to diagnose the treatment. This, therefore, implies that most of the tests are done within the facility and patients are not referred to other facilities for laboratory procedures. Appointments are also allowed for the patients who are wishing to do so.
On physiotherapy services, the hospital has a staff who is experienced in the treatment of both in and out-patients by ensuring that patients are safe to achieve the optimum potential within the shortest time possible. Physiotherapists in this facility are .
Medical Tourism vs Domestic Healthcare.pdfstarmedic
Medical tourism offers a remarkable advantage: the opportunity to access an array of healthcare services and procedures that might not be easily accessible or financially viable within one’s home nation. This is particularly pertinent when considering specialized treatments such as cosmetic surgery, fertility interventions, or advanced cancer therapies. Numerous individuals opt for medical tourism precisely for these reasons. By embarking on a journey for medical purposes, patients can reap the benefits of a vast spectrum of medical procedures and services that may not be readily available or involve extensive waiting periods in their country of origin.
Outpatient care, also known as ambulatory care, refers to medical treatment that is administered outside of a hospital setting and may include diagnostic testing, observation, consultation, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation services.
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1
PUBLIC HEALTH
6
Public Health
Student’s name
University affiliation
Public Health
•
Briefly describe the public health problem and the policy that addresses the problem.
The public health problem of interest is limited accessibility of quality and affordable health care due to a rising cost of health care services. This is a major issue which has affected millions of Americans especially those who cannot afford to pay for their health care insurance or pay directly for health care services. The rising cost of health care services includes the rising prices of prescription charge, primary care, and specialized care which have limited the accessibility of quality health care. Some of the effects of rising health care cost include; i) rising insurance premiums, ii) limited access to specialized care such as breast cancer screening and maternal care for women, and iii) limited access to specialized care for different vulnerable groups such as persons who have chronic health conditions or those who are at a high risk of getting chronic illnesses.
To address this public health problem, the federal government introduced the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which famously known as Obama Care. This policy was signed by President Barack Obama in March 2010 with the goal of bringing key reforms in the health care sector to address the problem of health care cost, quality, and access. The primary objectives of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were to; prevent the increase in the cost of prescription drugs and health care services, ensure that all citizens could have access to affordable health insurance coverage, promote patient protection, and deliver better services (Amadeo, 2019).
• Examine the nature and magnitude of the problem and the people who are affected.
Generally, the issue of increasing health care cost affected all Americans, especially those who could not afford health insurance coverage and the vulnerable population groups. Persons who could not afford health insurance could not access quality health care services since they were very expensive and they would not afford to cater for out-of-pocket payments. Vulnerable population groups included the aging population who are the most vulnerable group to be affected by chronic illnesses. The high cost of medication limited the ability of the affected group to access quality health care thus leading to a high mortality rate. The magnitude and nature of the high cost of health care can be analyzed as follows.
Rising insurance premiums
As of 2004, the cost of health care services had increased by 4 percent. Quality health care services and prescription drugs were getting expensive forcing the healthcare insurance providers to increase their premiums. Premiums were rapidly increasing between 2000 and 2010 at a rate of 8 percent for family premiums covered by employers (Amadeo, 2018). Due to this, hundreds of tho.
5 The Physician–Patient Relationship Learning Objectives After.docxalinainglis
5 The Physician–Patient Relationship
Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
· 1. Define the key terms.
· 2. Describe the rights a physician has when practicing medicine and when accepting a patient.
· 3. Discuss the nine principles of medical ethics as designated by the American Medical Association (AMA).
· 4. Summarize “A Patient’s Bill of Rights.”
· 5. Understand standard of care and how it is applied to the practice of medicine.
· 6. Discuss three patient self-determination acts.
· 7. Describe the difference between implied consent and informed consent.
Key Terms
Abandonment
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Advance directive
Against medical advice (AMA)
Agent
Consent
Do not resuscitate (DNR)
Durable power of attorney
Human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)
Implied consent
Informed (or expressed)
consent
Incompetent patient
In loco parentis
Living will
Minor
Noncompliant patient
Parens patriae authority
Privileged communication
Prognosis
Proxy
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
THE CASE OF DAVID Z. AND AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
David, who has suffered with ALS for 20 years, is now hospitalized in a private religious hospital on a respirator. He spoke with his physician before he became incapacitated and asked that he be allowed to die if the suffering became too much for him. The physician agreed that, while he would not give David any drugs to assist a suicide, he would discontinue David’s respirator if asked to do so. David has now indicated through a prearranged code of blinking eye movements that he wants the respirator discontinued. David had signed his living will before he became ill, indicating that he did not want extraordinary means keeping him alive.
The nursing staff has alerted the hospital administrator about the impending discontinuation of the respirator. The administrator tells the physician that this is against the hospital’s policy. She states that once a patient is placed on a respirator, the family must seek a court order to have him or her removed from this type of life support. In addition, it is against hospital policy to have any staff members present during such a procedure. After consulting with the family, the physician orders an ambulance to transport the patient back to his home, where the physician discontinues the life support.
· 1. What were the primary concerns of the hospital?
· 2. What was the physician’s primary concern?
· 3. When should the discussion about the patient’s future plans have taken place with the hospital administrator?
Introduction
Few topics are as important as the physician–patient relationship. This relationship impacts the entire healthcare team. All healthcare professionals who interact with the patient must understand their responsibilities to both the patient and the physician. The patient’s right to confidentiality must always be paramount.
The first physicians were “medicine men,” witch doctors, or sorcerers. The physician–pa.
4Seeking an Effective Care ContinuumLearning Objective.docxblondellchancy
4
Seeking an Effective Care Continuum
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
• Identify programs that address the health issues surrounding workplace accidents.
• Assess the need for a continuum of care that comprises a comprehensive approach to
health care for vulnerable populations.
• Identify the preventive care services available to vulnerable populations.
• Examine the treatment services available to vulnerable populations.
• Explain the options that vulnerable populations have for accessing long-term care.
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CHAPTER 4
Critical Thinking
OSHA provides many programs to ensure workers’ health and safety. Is there a similar program for
health care elsewhere? If not, could OSHA be used as a model to create or redesign existing programs?
Introduction
Introduction
Workplace injuries, deaths, and work-related illnesses cost the United States approximately $693.5 billion a year (National Safety Council, 2009). The Occu-pational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), established in 1970,
ensures safe and healthy working conditions for men and women by setting standards
and providing training, outreach, and education. In other words, OSHA focuses on the
prevention of injuries by regulating the workplace.
In contrast, workers’ compensation programs, which are administered through the
Department of Labor, help workers who have already sustained a work-related injury or
an occupational disease. These programs focus on wage replacement, medical treatment,
and rehabilitation services coverage. Employers pay into the workers’ compensation
programs through companies that work to mitigate costs to insurance companies, called
insurance underwriters, or government programs to help cover these expenses. Although
paying into the national workers’ compensation program represents a significant expense
for employers, lost employee productivity is more costly. To minimize workers’ compen-
sation and lost productivity expenses, many employers have preventive workplace safety
programs that include educational sessions on safety and even posters with images and
safety messages to remind workers of best practices for safety. These preventive programs
aim to minimize risks both to the workers and the employers. Some of these programs
are available through OSHA, the national programs for workers’ compensation, or their
company insurance or liability underwriter.
Workplace safety programs and workers’ compensation programs provide a continuum
to address the health issues surrounding workplace accidents. From prevention to treat-
ment to rehabilitation to return-to-work, workplace safety and workers’ compensation
programs address the specific health care needs of America’s working population. This is
one example of the way a continuum of care works and how programs can work together
to create a continuum of care. E ...
Heritage Healthcare:-
Legacy healthcare refers to the traditional model of healthcare that has been in vogue for many years. It is characterized by a fee-for-service payment model, where healthcare providers are reimbursed for each service they provide to patients. This model has been a foundation of the US healthcare system for many years, but it has faced increasing criticism for its high costs and inefficiencies. In this essay, we'll explore the history, challenges, and possible solutions to legacy healthcare.
History of Legacy Healthcare
Legacy healthcare emerged in the United States in the early 20th century. At the time, health care was largely provided by individual physicians and hospitals, and patients paid for services out of pocket. However, with the rise of employer-sponsored health insurance during World War II, a new payment model emerged. This model was based on a fee-for-service system, where healthcare providers were reimbursed for each service they provided to patients. The system was designed to encourage healthcare providers to provide more services, with the assumption that more services would lead to better health outcomes.
Over the past few years, the fee-for-service model has become deeply ingrained in the US healthcare system. It has been the foundation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide healthcare for millions of Americans. However, as the cost of health care continues to rise, the limits of this model are becoming increasingly apparent.
Challenges of Legacy Healthcare
One of the main challenges of legacy healthcare is its high cost. The fee-for-service model incentivizes healthcare providers to provide more services, whether those services are truly needed or not. This has given rise to a phenomenon known as overuse, where patients receive more tests, procedures and treatments than they actually need. This not only increases the cost of health care but can also cause harm to patients. For example, unnecessary tests and procedures can expose patients to radiation and other risks.
Another challenge of legacy healthcare is its fragmentation. The fee-for-service model encourages healthcare providers to work independently of each other, rather than collaborating to provide coordinated care. This can lead to a lack of communication between healthcare providers, resulting in duplication of services and missed opportunities to meet the health needs of patients. Fragmentation also makes it difficult for patients to navigate the health care system, as they may need to see multiple providers for different health problems.
Finally, legacy health care is often criticized for its lack of focus on prevention and population health. The fee-for-service model incentivizes healthcare providers to treat serious illnesses and injuries instead of addressing the underlying causes of poor health. more details
March 2001I N S T I T U T E O F M E D I C I N E Shap.docxwkyra78
March 2001
I N S T I T U T E O F M E D I C I N E
Shaping the Future for Health
CROSSING THE QUALITY CHASM:
A NEW HEALTH SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
The U.S. health care delivery system does not provide consistent, high-quality medical care to all people. Americans should be able to count on receiving care that meets their needs and is based on the best scien
tific knowledge--yet there is strong evidence that this frequently is not the
case. Health care harms patients too frequently and routinely fails to deliver
its potential benefits. Indeed, between the health care that we now have and
the health care that we could have lies not just a gap, but a chasm.
A number of factors have combined to create this chasm. Medical sci
ence and technology have advanced at an unprecedented rate during the past
half-century. In tandem has come growing complexity of health care, which
today is characterized by more to know, more to do, more to manage, more to
watch, and more people involved than ever before. Faced with such rapid
changes, the nation’s health care delivery system has fallen far short in its
ability to translate knowledge into practice and to apply new technology
safely and appropriately. And if the system cannot consistently deliver to-
day’s science and technology, it is even less prepared to respond to the ex
traordinary advances that surely will emerge during the coming decades.
The public’s health care needs have changed as well. Americans are
living longer, due at least in part to advances in medical science and techno l
ogy, and with this aging population comes an increase in the incidence and
prevalence of chronic conditions. Such conditions, including heart disease,
diabetes, and asthma, are now the leading cause of illness, disability, and
death. But today’s health system remains overly devoted to dealing with
acute, episodic care needs. There is a dearth of clinical programs with the
multidisciplinary infrastructure required to provide the full complement of
services needed by people with common chronic conditions.
The health care delivery system also is poorly organized to meet the
challenges at hand. The delivery of care often is overly complex and uncoor
dinated, requiring steps and patient “handoffs” that slow down care and de-
crease rather than improve safety. These cumbersome processes waste re-
sources; leave unaccountable voids in coverage; lead to loss of information;
Faced with such
rapid changes, the
nation’s health care
delivery system has
fallen far short in its
ability to translate
knowledge into
practice and to ap
ply new technology
safely and appro
priately.
CARE SYSTEM
Supportive
payment and
regulatory en
vironment
Organizations
that facilitate
the work of
patient-
centered teams
High perform
ing patient-
centered teams
Outcomes:
• Safe
• Effective
• Efficient
• Personalized
• Timely
• Equitable
REDESIGN IMPERATIVES: SIX CHALLENGES
• Reeng.
The Rise of Medical Tourism How Globalization is Changing Healthcare.pdfstarmedic
Medical tourism, a rapidly growing global phenomenon, has revolutionized how individuals seek healthcare. With the advent of globalization of health care, medical tourists now have the opportunity to travel beyond their national borders in search of affordable and high-quality medical treatments in foreign countries. This emerging trend in the Medical Tourism Industry has sparked a paradigm shift in healthcare as medical tourists explore diverse destinations renowned for their advanced facilities, skilled healthcare professionals, and cost-effective medical procedures. https://starmedic.org/
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair A New Horizon in Nephrology.pptxR3 Stem Cell
R3 Stem Cells and Kidney Repair: A New Horizon in Nephrology" explores groundbreaking advancements in the use of R3 stem cells for kidney disease treatment. This insightful piece delves into the potential of these cells to regenerate damaged kidney tissue, offering new hope for patients and reshaping the future of nephrology.
Outpatient care, also known as ambulatory care, refers to medical treatment that is administered outside of a hospital setting and may include diagnostic testing, observation, consultation, treatment, intervention, and rehabilitation services.
Running head: PUBLIC HEALTH
1
PUBLIC HEALTH
6
Public Health
Student’s name
University affiliation
Public Health
•
Briefly describe the public health problem and the policy that addresses the problem.
The public health problem of interest is limited accessibility of quality and affordable health care due to a rising cost of health care services. This is a major issue which has affected millions of Americans especially those who cannot afford to pay for their health care insurance or pay directly for health care services. The rising cost of health care services includes the rising prices of prescription charge, primary care, and specialized care which have limited the accessibility of quality health care. Some of the effects of rising health care cost include; i) rising insurance premiums, ii) limited access to specialized care such as breast cancer screening and maternal care for women, and iii) limited access to specialized care for different vulnerable groups such as persons who have chronic health conditions or those who are at a high risk of getting chronic illnesses.
To address this public health problem, the federal government introduced the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which famously known as Obama Care. This policy was signed by President Barack Obama in March 2010 with the goal of bringing key reforms in the health care sector to address the problem of health care cost, quality, and access. The primary objectives of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were to; prevent the increase in the cost of prescription drugs and health care services, ensure that all citizens could have access to affordable health insurance coverage, promote patient protection, and deliver better services (Amadeo, 2019).
• Examine the nature and magnitude of the problem and the people who are affected.
Generally, the issue of increasing health care cost affected all Americans, especially those who could not afford health insurance coverage and the vulnerable population groups. Persons who could not afford health insurance could not access quality health care services since they were very expensive and they would not afford to cater for out-of-pocket payments. Vulnerable population groups included the aging population who are the most vulnerable group to be affected by chronic illnesses. The high cost of medication limited the ability of the affected group to access quality health care thus leading to a high mortality rate. The magnitude and nature of the high cost of health care can be analyzed as follows.
Rising insurance premiums
As of 2004, the cost of health care services had increased by 4 percent. Quality health care services and prescription drugs were getting expensive forcing the healthcare insurance providers to increase their premiums. Premiums were rapidly increasing between 2000 and 2010 at a rate of 8 percent for family premiums covered by employers (Amadeo, 2018). Due to this, hundreds of tho.
5 The Physician–Patient Relationship Learning Objectives After.docxalinainglis
5 The Physician–Patient Relationship
Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, you will be able to:
· 1. Define the key terms.
· 2. Describe the rights a physician has when practicing medicine and when accepting a patient.
· 3. Discuss the nine principles of medical ethics as designated by the American Medical Association (AMA).
· 4. Summarize “A Patient’s Bill of Rights.”
· 5. Understand standard of care and how it is applied to the practice of medicine.
· 6. Discuss three patient self-determination acts.
· 7. Describe the difference between implied consent and informed consent.
Key Terms
Abandonment
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Advance directive
Against medical advice (AMA)
Agent
Consent
Do not resuscitate (DNR)
Durable power of attorney
Human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV)
Implied consent
Informed (or expressed)
consent
Incompetent patient
In loco parentis
Living will
Minor
Noncompliant patient
Parens patriae authority
Privileged communication
Prognosis
Proxy
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
THE CASE OF DAVID Z. AND AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS (ALS)
David, who has suffered with ALS for 20 years, is now hospitalized in a private religious hospital on a respirator. He spoke with his physician before he became incapacitated and asked that he be allowed to die if the suffering became too much for him. The physician agreed that, while he would not give David any drugs to assist a suicide, he would discontinue David’s respirator if asked to do so. David has now indicated through a prearranged code of blinking eye movements that he wants the respirator discontinued. David had signed his living will before he became ill, indicating that he did not want extraordinary means keeping him alive.
The nursing staff has alerted the hospital administrator about the impending discontinuation of the respirator. The administrator tells the physician that this is against the hospital’s policy. She states that once a patient is placed on a respirator, the family must seek a court order to have him or her removed from this type of life support. In addition, it is against hospital policy to have any staff members present during such a procedure. After consulting with the family, the physician orders an ambulance to transport the patient back to his home, where the physician discontinues the life support.
· 1. What were the primary concerns of the hospital?
· 2. What was the physician’s primary concern?
· 3. When should the discussion about the patient’s future plans have taken place with the hospital administrator?
Introduction
Few topics are as important as the physician–patient relationship. This relationship impacts the entire healthcare team. All healthcare professionals who interact with the patient must understand their responsibilities to both the patient and the physician. The patient’s right to confidentiality must always be paramount.
The first physicians were “medicine men,” witch doctors, or sorcerers. The physician–pa.
4Seeking an Effective Care ContinuumLearning Objective.docxblondellchancy
4
Seeking an Effective Care Continuum
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
• Identify programs that address the health issues surrounding workplace accidents.
• Assess the need for a continuum of care that comprises a comprehensive approach to
health care for vulnerable populations.
• Identify the preventive care services available to vulnerable populations.
• Examine the treatment services available to vulnerable populations.
• Explain the options that vulnerable populations have for accessing long-term care.
Courtesy of Kurhan/Fotolia
bur25613_04_c04_111-148.indd 111 11/26/12 10:30 AM
CHAPTER 4
Critical Thinking
OSHA provides many programs to ensure workers’ health and safety. Is there a similar program for
health care elsewhere? If not, could OSHA be used as a model to create or redesign existing programs?
Introduction
Introduction
Workplace injuries, deaths, and work-related illnesses cost the United States approximately $693.5 billion a year (National Safety Council, 2009). The Occu-pational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), established in 1970,
ensures safe and healthy working conditions for men and women by setting standards
and providing training, outreach, and education. In other words, OSHA focuses on the
prevention of injuries by regulating the workplace.
In contrast, workers’ compensation programs, which are administered through the
Department of Labor, help workers who have already sustained a work-related injury or
an occupational disease. These programs focus on wage replacement, medical treatment,
and rehabilitation services coverage. Employers pay into the workers’ compensation
programs through companies that work to mitigate costs to insurance companies, called
insurance underwriters, or government programs to help cover these expenses. Although
paying into the national workers’ compensation program represents a significant expense
for employers, lost employee productivity is more costly. To minimize workers’ compen-
sation and lost productivity expenses, many employers have preventive workplace safety
programs that include educational sessions on safety and even posters with images and
safety messages to remind workers of best practices for safety. These preventive programs
aim to minimize risks both to the workers and the employers. Some of these programs
are available through OSHA, the national programs for workers’ compensation, or their
company insurance or liability underwriter.
Workplace safety programs and workers’ compensation programs provide a continuum
to address the health issues surrounding workplace accidents. From prevention to treat-
ment to rehabilitation to return-to-work, workplace safety and workers’ compensation
programs address the specific health care needs of America’s working population. This is
one example of the way a continuum of care works and how programs can work together
to create a continuum of care. E ...
Heritage Healthcare:-
Legacy healthcare refers to the traditional model of healthcare that has been in vogue for many years. It is characterized by a fee-for-service payment model, where healthcare providers are reimbursed for each service they provide to patients. This model has been a foundation of the US healthcare system for many years, but it has faced increasing criticism for its high costs and inefficiencies. In this essay, we'll explore the history, challenges, and possible solutions to legacy healthcare.
History of Legacy Healthcare
Legacy healthcare emerged in the United States in the early 20th century. At the time, health care was largely provided by individual physicians and hospitals, and patients paid for services out of pocket. However, with the rise of employer-sponsored health insurance during World War II, a new payment model emerged. This model was based on a fee-for-service system, where healthcare providers were reimbursed for each service they provided to patients. The system was designed to encourage healthcare providers to provide more services, with the assumption that more services would lead to better health outcomes.
Over the past few years, the fee-for-service model has become deeply ingrained in the US healthcare system. It has been the foundation of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide healthcare for millions of Americans. However, as the cost of health care continues to rise, the limits of this model are becoming increasingly apparent.
Challenges of Legacy Healthcare
One of the main challenges of legacy healthcare is its high cost. The fee-for-service model incentivizes healthcare providers to provide more services, whether those services are truly needed or not. This has given rise to a phenomenon known as overuse, where patients receive more tests, procedures and treatments than they actually need. This not only increases the cost of health care but can also cause harm to patients. For example, unnecessary tests and procedures can expose patients to radiation and other risks.
Another challenge of legacy healthcare is its fragmentation. The fee-for-service model encourages healthcare providers to work independently of each other, rather than collaborating to provide coordinated care. This can lead to a lack of communication between healthcare providers, resulting in duplication of services and missed opportunities to meet the health needs of patients. Fragmentation also makes it difficult for patients to navigate the health care system, as they may need to see multiple providers for different health problems.
Finally, legacy health care is often criticized for its lack of focus on prevention and population health. The fee-for-service model incentivizes healthcare providers to treat serious illnesses and injuries instead of addressing the underlying causes of poor health. more details
March 2001I N S T I T U T E O F M E D I C I N E Shap.docxwkyra78
March 2001
I N S T I T U T E O F M E D I C I N E
Shaping the Future for Health
CROSSING THE QUALITY CHASM:
A NEW HEALTH SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
The U.S. health care delivery system does not provide consistent, high-quality medical care to all people. Americans should be able to count on receiving care that meets their needs and is based on the best scien
tific knowledge--yet there is strong evidence that this frequently is not the
case. Health care harms patients too frequently and routinely fails to deliver
its potential benefits. Indeed, between the health care that we now have and
the health care that we could have lies not just a gap, but a chasm.
A number of factors have combined to create this chasm. Medical sci
ence and technology have advanced at an unprecedented rate during the past
half-century. In tandem has come growing complexity of health care, which
today is characterized by more to know, more to do, more to manage, more to
watch, and more people involved than ever before. Faced with such rapid
changes, the nation’s health care delivery system has fallen far short in its
ability to translate knowledge into practice and to apply new technology
safely and appropriately. And if the system cannot consistently deliver to-
day’s science and technology, it is even less prepared to respond to the ex
traordinary advances that surely will emerge during the coming decades.
The public’s health care needs have changed as well. Americans are
living longer, due at least in part to advances in medical science and techno l
ogy, and with this aging population comes an increase in the incidence and
prevalence of chronic conditions. Such conditions, including heart disease,
diabetes, and asthma, are now the leading cause of illness, disability, and
death. But today’s health system remains overly devoted to dealing with
acute, episodic care needs. There is a dearth of clinical programs with the
multidisciplinary infrastructure required to provide the full complement of
services needed by people with common chronic conditions.
The health care delivery system also is poorly organized to meet the
challenges at hand. The delivery of care often is overly complex and uncoor
dinated, requiring steps and patient “handoffs” that slow down care and de-
crease rather than improve safety. These cumbersome processes waste re-
sources; leave unaccountable voids in coverage; lead to loss of information;
Faced with such
rapid changes, the
nation’s health care
delivery system has
fallen far short in its
ability to translate
knowledge into
practice and to ap
ply new technology
safely and appro
priately.
CARE SYSTEM
Supportive
payment and
regulatory en
vironment
Organizations
that facilitate
the work of
patient-
centered teams
High perform
ing patient-
centered teams
Outcomes:
• Safe
• Effective
• Efficient
• Personalized
• Timely
• Equitable
REDESIGN IMPERATIVES: SIX CHALLENGES
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Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
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The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
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Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
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The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
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1. Navigating the American Healthcare System: The
Benefits of Medical Clinic Walk- in the USA
Introduction:
In the United States, access to healthcare has been a topic of concern for many
individuals and families. While primary care physicians remain the cornerstone of
American healthcare, the need for immediate medical attention is often met with
long waiting periods and appointment scheduling challenges. In response to these
issues, medical clinic walk-ins have gained popularity as a more accessible and
convenient option for many Americans. This article will explore the benefits of
medical clinic walk- in USA, shedding light on the advantages they offer in the realm
of healthcare.
I. Accessibility and Convenience
One of the primary benefits of medical clinic walk-ins in the USA is the accessibility
they provide to individuals seeking medical care. Unlike traditional primary care
physicians, who often require appointments scheduled well in advance, medical
clinics that accept walk-in patients allow people to receive care when they need it
most. This convenience is particularly valuable for those with busy schedules or
urgent healthcare needs.
II. Reduced Waiting Times
Medical clinic walk-ins are known for their significantly reduced waiting times
compared to appointments with primary care physicians. Patients can simply walk
2. into a clinic, complete necessary paperwork, and see a healthcare provider within a
short span of time. This efficient approach ensures that medical issues are addressed
promptly, preventing them from worsening and reducing the burden on emergency
rooms for non-life-threatening conditions.
III. Diverse Services
Medical clinic walk-ins in the USA offer a wide range of services to cater to various
healthcare needs. These services can include general medical care, vaccinations,
diagnostic tests, minor surgical procedures, and even urgent care for injuries and
illnesses. This versatility ensures that patients can find appropriate medical attention
for a broad spectrum of conditions.
IV. Affordable Healthcare
Cost-effectiveness is another crucial aspect of medical clinic walk-ins. Many of these
clinics accept various insurance plans, making healthcare more affordable and
accessible for a wider range of individuals. Additionally, they often have transparent
pricing for those without insurance, providing a clear breakdown of costs upfront.
V. Accessibility for the Uninsured
For the uninsured population in the USA, medical clinic walk-ins offer an essential
lifeline. These clinics usually have transparent, competitive pricing structures, making
them accessible to those without insurance. This accessibility is particularly valuable
for people who would otherwise forgo necessary medical care due to financial
constraints.
VI. Extended Operating Hours
Unlike traditional primary care physicians, medical clinic walk-ins often have
extended operating hours. This feature is especially beneficial for those who require
healthcare services outside of standard office hours, such as evenings and weekends.
This flexibility caters to the diverse schedules of the American workforce.
VII. Quality of Care
Quality of care is not compromised in medical clinic walk-ins. Board-certified
physicians, nurse practitioners, and other qualified healthcare professionals staff
these facilities. They are equipped to provide the same level of care and expertise as
traditional primary care practices, ensuring that patients receive high-quality
healthcare services.
3. Conclusion:
Medical clinic walk-ins in the USA have become a valuable addition to the American
healthcare system, addressing the accessibility and convenience issues that have long
plagued the industry. With their reduced waiting times, affordability, and extended
operating hours, these clinics provide a practical and reliable option for a diverse
population seeking healthcare services. The benefits of medical clinic walk-ins extend
to both the insured and uninsured, making them an attractive and increasingly
popular choice for many Americans. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve,
these walk-in clinics play a vital role in ensuring that healthcare remains accessible
and patient-centric.